PSA/DNA Certified Buck Henry Twice-Signed 1977 "Saturday Night Live" Loanout Contract
This listing is for an extraordinary, museum-grade piece of television history and modern comedy lore: the original loanout agreement executed for an appearance by legendary comedian, actor, and screenwriter Buck Henry on NBC’s groundbreaking sketch comedy series, Saturday Night Live. Fully executed and dated December 15, 1977, this historic document is personally hand-signed twice by Buck Henry and comes fully backed by premier third-party authentication.
Key Features:
TWO AUTHENTIC BUCK HENRY SIGNATURES: The contract is fully executed with two bold, distinct hand-inked signatures in blue ink from the comedy icon:
Lender Line Signature: Personally signed "Buck Henry" on behalf of Sedalia Productions under the "(Lender)" designation.
Performer Line Signature: Personally signed "Buck Henry" at the baseline under the "(PERFORMER)" inducement clause.
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED BY PSA/DNA: Absolute authenticity is guaranteed. The lower left corner of the contract features an official PSA/DNA Authentication Services serial-numbered certification sticker (C24541), which directly matches the included full PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
HISTORIC "SATURDAY NIGHT" PROVENANCE: The document functions as a formal talent loanout agreement between National Broadcasting Company, Inc. (NBC) and Henry's loanout company, Sedalia Productions (located at 760 N. LaCienega Blvd. in Los Angeles). It explicitly states that Sedalia Productions will loan Buck Henry to render services for "NBC'S SATURDAY NIGHT program".
EARLY SEASON 3 TIMELINE: Dated mid-December 1977, this contract directly covers one of Buck Henry's legendary hosting stints during the historic third season of SNL, performing alongside the original "Not Ready for Prime Time Players". Henry remains one of the most prolific and celebrated hosts in the show's entire history.
FASCINATING PRODUCTION DETAILS: The contract details the corporate terms of the talent arrangement, specifying that NBC will pay all compensation gross without deductions or withholdings, while handle all AFTRA pension, health, and welfare payments directly. It features a large handwritten network production layout across the top reading "Saturday Night / Perf. / Pgm / Tal".
COUNTERSIGNED BY NBC LEADERSHIP: Validating its complete corporate lineage, the agreement is officially countersigned on behalf of the borrowing company, National Broadcasting Company, Inc., by an authorized network executive.
EXCELLENT ARCHIVAL CONDITION: Spanning nearly half a century, this vintage studio document is in outstanding condition. The paper remains exceptionally clean and crisp, featuring original typed fields, processing stamps—including a distinct "Valuable Papers File" stamp—and two immaculate signatures. It comes safely housed in a clear archival-grade sleeve alongside its matching certification card.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that the images provided show the exact, unique physical 1977 contract, internal network clauses, and verified signatures you will receive in this listing. As an authentic, hand-signed entertainment artifact from the golden age of late-night television, the precise flow of the ink strokes and the natural vintage characteristics of the paper stock are entirely unique to this individual piece of comedy history.
Own an Unrivaled Piece of Saturday Night Live Heritage Today!
While standard autographed photos are common, original, fully executed network talent contracts represent the absolute highest echelon of television memorabilia because they document a legendary performer's literal onboarding into entertainment history. Directly linking the personal signatures of Buck Henry to the show that helped define his cultural legacy, this double-signed contract is a premier crown-jewel centerpiece for any world-class collection of pop culture artifacts, comedy history, or rare television manuscripts.